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CCfC2023

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  • May 20, 2025
  • #5,391
chiefdave said:
Think the Tin has recently received a grant for a bit of a refurb. Its strange it doesn't get promoted more in teh city, most people don't seem to know it exists.

For a city the size of Cov the number of gigs we get is shockingly bad, even now with the Empire, should really be shouting about what we do have.
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I think its better that way that nobody knows about just the muso types that know .There loads of gig there and and the Record shop at Fargo this is best era now for Coventry's music since Ska in the 70s and Rave in the late 80s early 90s .
 
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Terry_dactyl

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  • May 20, 2025
  • #5,392
CCfC2023 said:
I think its better that way that nobody knows about just the muso types that know .There loads of gig there and and the Record shop at Fargo this is best era now for Coventry's music since Ska in the 70s and Rave in the late 80s early 90s .
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I bloody loved that 90s raving!
 
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Frankly_Mr_Shankly

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  • May 20, 2025
  • #5,393
CCfC2023 said:
I think its better that way that nobody knows about just the muso types that know .There loads of gig there and and the Record shop at Fargo this is best era now for Coventry's music since Ska in the 70s and Rave in the late 80s early 90s .
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Just Dropped In
 
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mmttww

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  • May 20, 2025
  • #5,394
Frankly_Mr_Shankly said:
Just Dropped In
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Having one of their tote bags is the CV1 music Illuminati membership card. Joe's gigs are great.
 
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Frankly_Mr_Shankly

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  • May 20, 2025
  • #5,395
mmttww said:
Having one of their tote bags is the CV1 music Illuminati membership card. Joe's gigs are great.
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Yes I’ve been to a few of his gigs. Went to one around the corner from the record shop , at some art shop. Marconi Union to be exact, they’re great.
 
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Houchens Head

Fairly well known member from Malvern
  • May 20, 2025
  • #5,396
Been playing a CD of a great friend of mine. The Catherine Spirit. Nigel, the lead singer, was a great friend of mine who was also a steward at Highfield Rd. He sadly passed away aged just 40, with cancer. That was back in the early 90's. They used to play local gigs - Golden Cross and pubs like that. Anyone else heard of them or seen them play?
 

CCfC2023

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  • May 21, 2025
  • #5,397
Had to travel to Coventry earlier this week (for my son to sit an exam) and found myself with a couple of hours to spare. Popped into "Just Dropped In" to see what they had in the way of 50s/60s originals without any real expectations of what to expect.

Well...where to start with this absolute gem of a record store?!?!

It is probably as close to perfection as Revolver, Otis Blue, Never Mind The Bo**ocks, or The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill...depending on your musical palate.

Firstly, it's a lovely large, bright space in complete contrast to the average, somewhat cluttered and claustrophobic feel of most record shops carrying the kind of 2nd hand stuff that I collect.

But "Just Dropped In" doesn't just stock 2nd hand; in fact, it strikes the perfect balance between new and old, catering for brand new music, classic limited edition reissues, and a very healthy selection of well preserved originals up to 70 years old!
Add into the mix Gary and Allun, two top blokes who are completely down to earth with fabulous knowledge and a burning passion for what they do.

Even from one visit I can see that they've created not just a great record shop but a real vinyl community. On the afternoon that I dropped in they were preparing for one of their regular sold-out evening concerts (there is a good-sized stage, professional pa system etc) in which 100 or so music fans get to enjoy great live music in an intimate and very special venue.

Shops like this (and there aren't many!) are the lifeblood of real music in the UK and should be cherished. The effort and commitment that goes into creating and maintaining such a comprehensive and perfectly catalogued inventory whilst also arranging launch events and live gigs is more than just commendable. It is inspirational.

"Just Dropped In" cannot be recommended highly enough whatever your taste in music.


Glowing google review this week
 
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eastwoodsdustman

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  • May 21, 2025
  • #5,398

Saw these supporting the Pixies last night and have been drawn to their stuff already.
 
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Cool Cory

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  • May 21, 2025
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Coventry's very own Tom Grennan
 

pitts head

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  • May 21, 2025
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DT-R

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  • May 22, 2025
  • #5,401
Cool Cory said:
Coventry's very own Tom Grennan
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You mean Bedfords very own?

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Terry_dactyl

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  • May 22, 2025
  • #5,402
eastwoodsdustman said:

Saw these supporting the Pixies last night and have been drawn to their stuff already.
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I saw Pixies too the other night but only got there 5 mins before they came on, so missed these completely. I’ll try and give them a listen.

By any chance did you wear a City top to the gig? I saw a bloke wearing one.
 

eastwoodsdustman

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  • May 22, 2025
  • #5,403
Terry_dactyl said:
I saw Pixies too the other night but only got there 5 mins before they came on, so missed these completely. I’ll try and give them a listen.

By any chance did you wear a City top to the gig? I saw a bloke wearing one.
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Wasnt me in a City top. I missed that one.
They were very good weren’t they.
 

eastwoodsdustman

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  • May 22, 2025
  • #5,404
pitts head said:
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One of my favourite cover versions!
 
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Terry_dactyl

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  • May 22, 2025
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eastwoodsdustman said:
Wasnt me in a City top. I missed that one.
They were very good weren’t they.
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Yeah they were! Nice and tightly packed into the venue too
 

King of the Lesbians

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  • May 22, 2025
  • #5,406
eastwoodsdustman said:
Wasnt me in a City top. I missed that one.
They were very good weren’t they.
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They were good. Last time I saw Pixies 'the big moon' supported them but this lot seemed a better fit.

Big Specials last song reminded me a lot of the Jesus & Mary Chain...
 
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Sky_Blue_Daz

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  • May 22, 2025
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eastwoodsdustman

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  • May 22, 2025
  • #5,408

I'm off to the Troxy in London tonight to see these play Where You Been in full plus some other tracks too.
 
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Cool Cory

Member
  • May 23, 2025
  • #5,409
Ruby - Kaiser Chiefs

DT-R said:
You mean Bedfords very own?

Sent from my SM-S711B using Tapatalk
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No, because he's a huge Coventry fan.
 
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SBT

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  • May 24, 2025
  • #5,410
Cool Cory said:
Coventry's very own Tom Grennan
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pitts head

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  • May 25, 2025
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JAM See

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  • May 26, 2025
  • #5,412
Medication (Spiritualized)

Do you realise (Flaming Lips)

I'm obviously not in a good place.

X
 

torchomatic

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  • May 26, 2025
  • #5,413
The new Stereolab LP.
 
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mmttww

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  • May 28, 2025
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Reading 'Our Band Could be Your Life' nudged me to listen to this about 20 years after I meant to and it's incredible. Influence on so much that came after and it's weird hearing a US band ripping from Pop Group and Gang of Four this much.
 

torchomatic

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  • Friday at 6:21 AM
  • #5,415
CCfC2023 said:
I think its better that way that nobody knows about just the muso types that know .There loads of gig there and and the Record shop at Fargo this is best era now for Coventry's music since Ska in the 70s and Rave in the late 80s early 90s .
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I go to a lot of gigs at Just Dropped In. Usually the ambient electronic type gigs.

Next there for me is Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan in September.
 

CCfC2023

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  • Friday at 10:43 AM
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torchomatic said:
I go to a lot of gigs at Just Dropped In. Usually the ambient electronic type gigs.

Next there for me is Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan in September.
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All being well I'll be there , with a chilled can of red stripe
 
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wingy

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  • Sunday at 2:05 PM
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SkyBlueSoul

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  • Today at 12:57 PM
  • #5,418
Decided to dust off the strat and relearn this, I feel the need to get away from screens and do something productive

 
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